Open houses seek input on bass regulations

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) freshwater fisheries biologists are looking for angler input during a series of open houses to be held around the state.

“This is an opportunity for anglers to provide their thoughts and ideas about Florida largemouth bass regulations. Should they stay the same? Should changes be made? You tell us,” said Allen Martin, regional freshwater fisheries biologist for the FWC.

Open houses will be available for the public to come in, talk to biologists and let FWC staff know what they think.

“Anglers are welcome to come into the open houses at any point. There’s no set schedule. You can come in for 10 minutes or stay for an hour,” Martin said. “The open house format is casual and for angler input about bass regulations only. We want people to let us know what they think.”

The scheduled open houses are from 5-8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Here are the locations and dates:

Feb. 28 – Lake PlacidH.L. Bishop Park10 Lake June Clubhouse Road

*March 1-3 – TampaFlorida State Fairgrounds4800 N U.S. Highway 301* This will be done at the FWC booth during the fair. FWC staff will be available all hours of the show.